Nonoxynol-9 in lubricated condoms: results of a study in female prostitutes

Article Abstract:

Nonoxynol-9 in condom lubricants may cause vaginal inflammation but such inflammation is difficult to measure. Researchers evaluated the degree of vaginal inflammation in 70 female prostitutes using condoms with differing amounts of nonoxynol-9 or other ingredients in condom lubricants. Physical examination of the vagina did not show more inflammation when nonoxynol-9 was used. Laboratory tests revealed signs of inflammation in vaginal smears taken from women who used nonoxynol-9. More evidence of inflammation was found with increasing doses of nonoxynol-9. Use of nonoxynol-9 may prevent transmission of HIV.

Causes of, Physiological aspects, Inflammation, Vagina, Nonoxynol 9

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Use and effectiveness of condoms during anal intercourse: a review

Article Abstract:

Testing of condoms designed to protect users from HIV transmission during anal intercourse may pose ethical problems for researchers and subjects. Researchers analyzed the medical literature for data on the effectiveness of condom use during anal intercourse in preventing HIV transmission. Most condoms are manufactured for use during vaginal intercourse, and may slip or break more frequently during anal intercourse. Because of this, testing new condom designs for use in anal intercourse, if conducted, should include only those persons who choose to continue anal intercourse with HIV-infected partners.

Methods, Anal intercourse

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Reasons for not using condoms of clients at urban sexually transmitted diseases clinics

Article Abstract:

A population at-risk for continued sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections has offered several explanations for their inconsistent condom use. Interviews were conducted with 260 African-American heterosexual patients who reported inconsistent condom use at one of two STD clinics. Participants reported having unprotected sexual intercourse because of perceptions about their partners' desires or sexual sensation while wearing a condom. Some indicated there was no condom available at the time.

Sexual behavior, Sexually transmitted diseases, Ambulatory care facilities, Prevention, Surveys, African Americans, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, Clinics

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